Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM vs Tamron SP AF 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical IFto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Top Features
- 12-24mm Focal Range
- F4.5 – F5.6 Max Aperture
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 600g.
- Diameter: 87mm
- Length: 103mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.28m
- Max Magnification:0.14x
Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD Top Features
- 10-24mm Focal Range
- F3.5 – F4.5 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 77mm
- Max Format:
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 406g.
- Diameter: 83mm
- Length: 84mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.24m
- Max Magnification:0.2x
Our Winner: Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM over Tamron SP AF 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical IF
Depth-of-Field Scale
Yes
vs
No
Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Max Sensor Coverage
35mm FF
vs
APS-C / DX
covers larger sensors
Focal Length – Wide
10mm
vs
12mm
2mm Wider coverage
Optical Zoom
2.40x
vs
2.00x
More flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture – Wide
3.5
vs
4.5
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
4.5
vs
5.6
Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades
7
vs
6
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Weight
406g
vs
600g
194g lighter
Diameter
83mm
vs
87mm
4mm smaller in diameter
Length
84mm
vs
103mm
19mm shorter
Minimum Focus Distance
0.24m
vs
0.28m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
0.2x
vs
0.14x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM vs Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD All Features
General
Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM
Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD
Brand
Sigma
Tamron
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
Price
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Lens Type
Wideangle Zoom
Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Canon EF
Max Format
35mm FF
APS-C / DX
Focal Range
12-24mm
10-24mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Unknown
Black
Zoom Method
Rotary (internal)
Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom
–
–
Zoom Lock
–
–
Zoom Ratio
2.0X
2.4X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F4.5 – F5.6
F3.5 – F4.5
Min Aperture
F22.0
F22.0 – F29.0
Aperture Ring
No
No
Diaphragm Blades
6
7
Optics
Optical Elements
16
12
Optical Groups
12
9
Special Elements
Four SLD glass elements Three aspherical elements
2 LD glass elements 1 HID glass element 4 aspherical elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.28m
0.24m
Max Magnification
0.14X
0.2X
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Ring-type ultrasonic
Micromotor
Full Time Manual
Yes
Focus Method
Internal
Internal
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
No
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
600g
406g
Diameter
87mm
83mm
Length
103mm
84mm
Materials
Unknown
Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing
No
Unknown
Filter Thread
Unknown
77mm
Filter Notes
Filters cannot be attached to this lens
does not rotate on focus
Hood Supplied
Yes
Yes
Hood Code
Built-in
AB001
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
–
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